Former President Joe Biden re-emerged Thursday to attack Republican-led legislation hours after the House passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” In a post on X, he wrote:
“The Republican budget bill is not only reckless — it’s cruel,” Biden wrote. “It slashes Medicaid and takes away health care from millions of Americans. It closes rural hospitals and cuts food assistance for our veterans and seniors. It jacks up energy bills. And it could trigger deep cuts to Medicare while driving up the deficit by $4 trillion. All of this to give a massive tax break to billionaires. Working people deserve better.”
Biden’s claim that this bill represents a naked giveaway to the wealthy is designed to appeal to emotional narratives. But it glosses over the strong conservative case behind the legislation.
Passed 218–214 in the House, this bill delivers on key conservative promises—tax relief, regulatory rollback, stronger border controls, and fiscal relief. As Washington Examiner analysts note, it overturns the federal overreach of recent years and restores common-sense economic policies . Here’s a deeper look:
- Tax relief: Keeps the 2017 Trump-era cuts intact through 2026, offering predictable savings for middle-income families and small businesses.
- Energy policies: Removes green energy mandates that inflate utility costs—a win for hardworking taxpayers.
- Regulatory rollback: Cuts red tape and burdensome regulations on business growth.
- Border enforcement: Reaffirms security-first principles.
While the bill does grow federal spending in areas like defense and border security, it’s not a blank check for waste. Conservatives see this as about protecting national sovereignty and ensuring long-term economic health. The $4 trillion deficit estimate cited by Biden largely assumes long-term costs from previous spending not directly tied to this package.
Contrast this with Biden’s era, marked by runaway federal expansion and rising debt. As The Federalist points out, conservative vigilance is essential to prevent tax hikes and preserve opportunity for all .
- Political momentum: With this law, Republicans show unity behind a real agenda—a foundation to build on in 2026 and beyond.
- Economic impact: Stability and lower taxes free up capital for families and entrepreneurs.
- Boundary setting: This signals that Washington won’t be the default profit center for government—it’s for the people.
Biden’s critique frames the bill as heartless, but misses the conservative push to restore common-sense governance, ease the burden on families, and secure the border. This is more than legislative progress—it’s a pivot to fiscal sanity. Republicans stayed true to hardworking Americans, and voters will remember who put taxpayers first.
